insider

noun

in·​sid·​er (ˌ)in-ˈsī-dər 

ˈin-ˌsī-

: a person recognized or accepted as a member of a group, category, or organization: such as

a

: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information

b

: a person (such as an officer or director) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company

Examples of insider in a Sentence

Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president.

The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple’s thoughtful restoration of the old building—where less is more was the guiding principle—combined with their warm Greek hospitality, insider knowledge and passion for the island makes a stay here feel both comfortable, intimate, and luxurious. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

This story is from an installment of In the Loupe, our weekly insider newsletter to the best of the watch world. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024

Approximately 63% of the tokens will be sold to the public, with claims that there will be no early buy-ins or insider deals – a notable departure from the norm in the cryptocurrency world, where early investors often secure tokens at lower prices or through private sales before public access. —Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024

Music insiders note the industry’s cyclical nature, with several executives pointing toward industry chatter from last year about a drought of new pop stars after Olivia Rodrigo first broke out in 2021. —Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing insider

• insider trading

Kids Definition

insider

noun

in·​sid·​er (ˈ)in-ˈsīd-ər 

: a person who is a member of a special group or organization

Legal Definition

insider

noun

in·​sid·​er

: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information: as

a

: one (as an officer, director, employee, relative, or owner of more than 10% of the corporation's stock) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company

b

: an individual (as a relative or an influential party) or entity (as a corporate affiliate) having a close relationship with a debtor such that transactions are not made at arm's length and are subject to closer scrutiny than the transactions of those dealing at arm's length